Charlie Tchetchenian

Charlie Tchetchenian

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Charlie Tchetchenian is a senior journalist at Momentum's mortgage broking title, The Adviser.

Charlie writes news, features and original articles about the Australian broking industry, the mortgage market, financial regulation and the wider lending landscape.
 
Prior to joining The Adviser in early 2026, Charlie worked as a digital reporter for News24.com.au (formerly Sky News Australia) and has been a journalist writing for numerous independent community publications in Sydney’s north-west.

Charlie has also worked as a political adviser for ex-New South Wales treasurer Matthew Kean.
 
When Charlie is not writing news, he is performing as a jazz singer, holding regular headline shows around Sydney.
 
Get in touch with Charlie at [email protected]

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Investor-focused brokerages announce merger

Two brokerages are joining forces, with leadership changes setting the stage for expansion.

BROKER • Thu, 08 Oct 2026

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Brokers flock to Connective as Finsure and Lendi retreat

EXCLUSIVE. Fresh broker movement data has revealed contrasting fortunes among aggregation heavyweights, as Connective narrows the gap with LMG for the largest ...

AGGREGATOR • Wed, 07 Oct 2026

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Credit fears fuel push to overhaul reporting rules

An industry and consumer alliance is calling for major changes to the credit reporting system as new research exposes barriers to competition.

BORROWER • Wed, 07 Oct 2026

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COBA names new chief to lead mutual banking advocacy

The COBA has announced the appointment of its next chief executive.

LENDER • Wed, 07 Oct 2026

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Brighten tips 50% commercial broker market share within 2 years

Brighten anticipates a stronger commercial foothold for brokers as changing borrower priorities open fresh lending opportunities.

LENDER • Tue, 06 Oct 2026

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Bank Australia’s loan book surges as brokers dominate flows

An enlarged lending business and surging broker activity have underpinned a major year for the mutual.

GROWTH • Tue, 06 Oct 2026

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MFAA urges WA to give brokers statutory witnessing powers

The MFAA is pushing for a legal regulatory gap to be closed, arguing that existing arrangements are creating unnecessary hurdles for consumers.

BROKER • Tue, 06 Oct 2026

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Help to Buy broker access grows as fourth lender joins

A new lender has joined the Help to Buy lending panel, opening another broker pathway into the shared-equity scheme.

LENDER • Tue, 06 Oct 2026

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Discharge practices worsen as brokers lash banks

Brokers have said that discharge requests are increasingly becoming the gateway to a lender’s best retention offer.

BROKER • Mon, 05 Oct 2026

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